Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Administrator

The closing date is 31 December 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Band 3 Ward Administrator to work in our busy mental health inpatient service based at Guild Lodge in Whittingham to provide a comprehensive administration and information service across the service, and coordinate their activities with other members of the administration team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.

Please be aware that this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient and high standard of administrative service to the ward; to ensure that a welcoming and professional greeting service is provided to patients and visitors; to ensure the smooth running of the admission and discharge process for patients on the ward and to ensure accurate and timely completion of data recording.

The post holder will be aligned to a specific ward/locality and is required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the networks administrative service providing cover on various sites as directed by their Line Manager to ensure continuity of a quality service provision.The post holder will have knowledge of all the relevant customer service procedures applicable to this role as well as the ability to deal with non-routine activities that arise. Problem solving is an integral part of the role.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-SPS1559-JD

Job locations

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in customer services or administration

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive with the ability to make decisions and solve routine problems
  • Organised with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in customer services or administration

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive with the ability to make decisions and solve routine problems
  • Organised with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Locality Admin Coordinator

Emma McMahon

Emma.McMahon@lscft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-SPS1559-JD

Job locations

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH


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